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You might qualify for free e-filing, and not know it.
01/15/2009
SALEM—If you haven't e-filed in the past because you didn't want to pay for it, or weren't sure which software to use, the Oregon Department of Revenue can help.

Many taxpayers who are still filing paper returns don't realize they may qualify for free e-filing.

Free e-filing products have restrictions that may include age or income. The restrictions change every year. If you haven't previously qualified for free e-filing, this year you might.

The maximum income for free e-filing has been increased, along with changes to age restrictions. Most taxpayers under 25 years old will qualify for free e-filing services.

"More people than ever will qualify to e-file their tax returns for free," said Revenue's e-filing coordinator Mark Ruth. "And if you don't qualify, there are a lot of other e-filing options."

Whether you can use a free e-file product or one you pay for, e-filing is an efficient and fast way to file tax returns.
 
E-filers enjoy these benefits:
  • Faster refunds—With e-file, taxpayers get refunds quicker than it takes to file a paper tax return and receive a refund check. E-filers who choose direct deposit can usually receive their refund in as little as 4 to 10 days.
  • File now, pay later options—Taxpayers can file early and pay later by scheduling an electronic funds transfer any time through April 15, 2009. Taxpayers can also pay by credit or debit card when they e-file their returns.
  • Quick electronic confirmation—E-filers are notified when their returns are received.
  • Convenient Federal/State e-filing—E-filers can file their federal and Oregon returns at the same time.

"Our website provides descriptions of the free e-file products, each company's restrictions, and links to the free e-filing software," Ruth said.

The department's website also provides information about and links to all other Oregon-approved e-file products. The cost of each of these online e-file products is listed, beginning with the least expensive at $9.95.

"We encourage electronic filing, but we don't endorse any particular software company or product," Ruth said.

E-file is available from Jan. 16, 2009 through Oct. 15, 2009.

To find out more about free e-filing, visit http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/ESERV/freefile.shtml.

For other electronic services, visit http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.
 
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